Wood in a tank

[MasterDrummer]

I wan to have some wood in my tank but my lfs doesn't sell bogwood. somebody used apple tree branches, could I do this with any tree? where can I buy bogwood? Thanks

 

[kgrehm]

You probably cant do it with any wood, because some may contaminate your water or be harmful to the fish. Only place where they sell wood that is safe is at a lps but if you find some wood make sure that is is clean from debris and if you need to you can boil the wood or but some vinegar on it to see if it fizzes.

 

[jams.alaskan]

There are a lot of places online that sell it as well. I've seen it on e-bay too! One of our great members collects it in Florida as well - she has had some very nice pieces in the past.

ALASKA

 

[-cAtFiSh-]

omigod i love bogwood! it takes me aaaaaaaages to choose the right piece lol. i often just sit on the floor of the pet shop arranging all the pieces to see which one looks the best. i must look like such an idiot!

 

[Teelie]

Some woods are bad choices and others are perfect. Never use a sappy wood like Pine or Fir, those are terrible choices. The best are Oak, Mangrove or other hardwood trees.

Check this link out for more detailed information: http/www.skepticalaquarist.com/docs/aqua...ping/wood.shtml

 

[Cheese Specialist]

You can buy wood online for delivery in the UK:

Java
Aquatics Direct - not sure if they only sell mopani

 

[Tropjunky]

You probably cant do it with any wood, because some may contaminate your water or be harmful to the fish. Only place where they sell wood that is safe is at a lps but if you find some wood make sure that is is clean from debris and if you need to you can boil the wood or but some vinegar on it to see if it fizzes.

vinigar is for rocks, but i'd be seiously worried if wood started to fizz